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Black Dragon Testing of the NetDragon Game 'Heroes of Might and Magic Online' Started on 30 March
HONG KONG, April 8 /PRNewswire/ --
One of the leading game developers and operators in the PRC, NetDragon
Websoft Inc. ("NetDragon" or the "Company", with its subsidiary collectively
the "Group"; stock code: 8288.HK) has announced that on 30 March 2008, it
officially started its black dragon testing client of the game "Heroes of
Might and Magic Online", which is to be launched in 2008.
"Heroes of Might and Magic Online" is a 2.5D MMORPG. This game is being
developed based on the well-known PC game "Heroes of Might and Magic",
licensed to the Group by UBISOFT. The game is set in a virtual medieval-style
heroic fantasy world, where players control a virtual hero who leads an army.
By capturing towns, players can also engage extra armies to help them in
their conquests. The Group offers players a number of different 'virtual
items' for use in the game, including various virtual weapons and game maps.
Mr. Liu Dejian, Chairman and Executive Director of NetDragon, commented,
"The game is targeted at existing "Heroes of Might and Magic" PC game players
worldwide, together with players who prefer strategic games. We expect the
game to be launched in the second quarter of 2008, and believe it will
trigger new experiences to players."
About NetDragon Websoft Inc.
NetDragon Websoft Inc. is one of the leading online game developers and
operators in the PRC. The Group's portfolio consists of a range of MMORPGs
(Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games) that cater to various types
of players and gaming preferences. The Group has successfully developed and
marketed many popular online games in various styles. Its current offerings
include the games Eudemons Online, Conquer Online, Zero Online, Tou Ming
Zhuang Online, Era of Faith, and Monster & Me. The games are available in six
languages, including English, French and Spanish. The Group also has three
developing games in the pipeline, namely Heroes of Might and Magic Online,
Way of the Five, and Tian Yuan. NetDragon was listed on the GEM board of the
Stock Exchange of Hong Kong on 2 November 2007 (Stock Code: 8288.HK).
For further information, contact:
NetDragon Websoft Inc.
Ms. Angelina Li (Investor Relations Officer)
Tel: +852-2850-8755/+852-6303-1722
Fax: +852-2850-7066
Email: angelinali@nd.com.hk
